Teen arrested in flat death murder inquiry

The family of Mr Tawaab, also known as Michael Vidale, said he was intelligent and likeable, with a "cheeky smile, an infectious laugh, and a passion for cricket"

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after the death of a man who was found at his flat earlier this year.

Hamid Tawaab, 59, was found unconscious in Fern Court, Huntingdon, on 20 January and he was pronounced dead shortly after.

In early October, Cambridgeshire Police began treating his death as suspicious following results from a post-mortem examination.

A 35-year-old woman has been released on bail and a teenager from Huntingdon, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remained in custody.

Detectives began treating the death of Mr Tawaab, also known as Michael Vidale, as suspicious after a "long and detailed forensic post-mortem".

The family of Mr Tawaab said he was greatly missed, and they hoped he was at peace.

"He was an incredibly intelligent and likeable person with a cheeky smile, an infectious laugh, and a passion for cricket," a tribute issued via police said.

"He was a father, grandfather, brother and uncle and we are deeply shocked and saddened by his loss and the horrific circumstances around his death."